New York Knicks Basketball Cards

New York Knicks basketball cards

New York Knicks basketball cards showcase franchise greats like Patrick Ewing, Walt Frazier, and modern stars like Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson. Rookie cards for Barrett remain popular, and Knicks cards from Panini Prizm and NBA Hoops offer autographs, parallels, and inserts. Vintage Knicks cards featuring Frazier and Ewing are nostalgic classics, while modern rookies offer upside for collectors.

Patrick Ewing
Walt Frazier
Willis Reed
Charles Oakley
Bernard King
Allan Houston
John Starks
Bill Bradley
Jalen Brunson
Carmelo Anthony

The New York Knicks, founded in 1946 as one of the NBA’s original franchises, carry a history steeped in tradition, iconic players, and the passionate atmosphere of Madison Square Garden, “The Mecca of Basketball.” The Knicks reached the NBA Finals three straight times in the early 1950s behind stars like Harry Gallatin and Dick McGuire but fell short of a title until the 1970s golden era. Led by Hall of Famers Willis Reed, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, and Bill Bradley, and coached by Red Holzman, the Knicks won championships in 1970 and 1973, with Reed’s courageous Game 7 return in the 1970 Finals becoming one of sports’ most iconic moments. The 1980s brought scoring stars like Bernard King, whose 1984 playoff performances remain legendary, while the 1990s featured physical, defensive-minded teams led by Patrick Ewing, Charles Oakley, and John Starks, reaching the 1994 NBA Finals and battling rivals like the Bulls and Heat in classic playoff series. The 1999 Knicks, led by Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston, became the first No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals, ultimately falling to San Antonio. The 2000s and 2010s saw rebuilding years but featured stars like Carmelo Anthony, whose scoring brilliance carried New York to the 2013 Atlantic Division title. The modern Knicks, led by Julius Randle, the 2021 Most Improved Player, Jalen Brunson, and defensive anchor Mitchell Robinson, have returned to playoff contention under coach Tom Thibodeau, aiming to restore championship glory to New York basketball. From Reed to Ewing to Brunson, the Knicks’ history blends iconic players, loyal fans, and a quest for the franchise’s first title since 1973.